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| Georgia Winery by Brad Snoke |
Georgia Winery,
located at 6469 Battlefield Parkway, is well-known for their spectacular events
and wine tasting. One day, my husband and I stopped by when they were conducting
free tours with music and free wine tasting. We had a great time and want to
thank the Georgia Winery for providing us with something a bit different to do.
Adrian, the grandson of founder, Dr. Maurice Rawlings, was
our tour guide and informant extraordinaire. The tour began in the back
processing area where we learned how the grapes were grown, processed into
wine, bottled and labeled. We, then, toured the event center and the Vineyard
Garden where wedding ceremonies are held. Each area was explained in detail and
questions were answered thoroughly. After
the tour, we looked around the gift shop and tasted some very superb wine. The gift
shop was full of unique gifts that ranged from gourmet cheese, to chocolate, to
wine accessories.
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| Wedding Area at Georgia Winery by Brad Snoke |
During our tour, it we discovered that The Georgia Winery
practices a few procedures that are very admirable. First, they bottle the wine by hand instead
of machine, helping to keep people employed during this hard economic time.
Second, they grow all their muscadines organically. There are neither
pesticides nor chemical fertilizers used. In the beginning, the Rawlings family
attempted to grow grapes similar to the Concord, but they had to spray
chemicals every 10 days to help the grapes to grow here. Once they discovered
muscadines grew easily and without chemicals, they rearranged their plans to match
Mother Nature’s plan.
All in all, our time at the Georgia winery was enjoyable,
romantic and informative. I would highly recommend stopping in and enjoy their
tours, wine and gift shop. Whether you are a couple looking for a romantic date
or a group of women ready for a girl’s night out, I guarantee the Georgia
Winery will have an event for you. They are open Monday-Saturday from 10 am to
6 pm. For a listing of upcoming events, check out their calendar.
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| Flower at Georgia Winery by Brad Snoke |
